I am 66 years old lady. I was operated upon for BREAST CANCER in left side about 50 days back in which some glands were removed. Chemo is on at an interval ois 21 days. 2 cycles of chemo is complete. Now my left hand is getting swollen up. I do not know what to do.
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The swelling of the left hand is mostly a side effect of the Axillary surgery which you had (less incidence with sentinel node Biopsy than Axillary clearance ). I presume it is not an effect of the chemotherapy which would be through a port or Opposite hand. The prevention and treatment of Lymphedema involves avoiding any trauma or injections on that hand, physiotherapy and if needed compression therapy, massage and lymphapress. Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss this further.
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Hello Lybrate user. Lymphoedema (swelling of arm and hand) is a common complication after breast cancer surgery. It is common in first 2 years after surgery. Try to Avoid any pin prick, blood collection, bp measurements and wearing glass bangles on operated site. Physiotherapy of the arm will help in initial phases of this problem. They will give you therapy and exercises. Compression garments (arm sleeve) will also help in this condition. If you have high blood pressure problem than meet your doctor to get it under control.
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